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Camilla
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 Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:56 am Post subject: What to wear to an interview |
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You wouldn't believe the amount of applicants I see who come to an interview inappropriately dressed and that makes such a huge difference as to how they're perceived.
Considering that you have about 30 seconds at the most to make a good first impression, you'll understand just how important your clothes are.
Here are my tips:
GENERAL
* In general, wear something similar to what you'd wear whilst on the job. If you're not sure what kind of clothing would be expected of you, take a look at employees arriving or leaving to get a better idea.
However, if you're applying for a job as a painter, welder or nurse, for examples, you won't be wanting to turn up for the interview in a pair of paint splashed dungarees or a uniform. In these situations, good old-fashioned common sense is what's needed 
WOMEN
* Unless you're applying for a job in a nightclub or a trendy boutique, go easy on the make-up. Think subtle.
* Make sure your clothes are immaculate, regardless of the style you've chosen to suit the job in question. Everything should be spotless and tights/stockings shouldn't have even the tiniest run. Shoes should be clean and not run down at the heels.
* Don't wear overpowering perfume regardless of the position you're applying for. An understated fragrance is best.
MEN
* If you're wearing a tie, learn to knot it properly. A sloppily knotted tie always makes me think "if this guy can't even be bothered to learn to knot his own tie properly, what can I expect of him on the job?"
* Clothes should be clean and tidy regardless of the style you choose to wear. While it's acceptable to wear jeans for some kind of jobs, there's a world of difference between jeans that hang off your backside and look as though they've been left to dry in a heap and those that are uncreased and fit properly.
If anything's wrinkled, get the iron out. It may not be your favourite appliance but there are times when you just have to use it.
* Shoes! Too many men ignore their shoes. You wouldn't believe what a bad impression it makes when a man turns up for an interview wearing an immaculate suit with a smart shirt and tie but his shoes are unpolished and badly tied. Polish exists for a reason and tying a neat bow isn't difficult.
I hope this has been of some help to you.
Please take what you wear seriously when going for an interview. Your choice can make a huge difference.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:59 pm Post subject: Interview Attire |
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All the above is great advice. There are a couple more interview dress tips that you can follow:
Neatly manicured hands - send the right message. Your hands are on display, scruffy nails give the impression of a lack of attention to detail.
Neat hair - a great outfit is completely undone by a messy hair style. Having to push your hair of your face constantly during the interview is distracting and irritating.
No piercings - take out any body piercings, cover tattos as much as possible and remove toe rings and ankle chains. They all look unprofessional.
Think about the trip you have to make to the interview - if you have a long journey avoid clothes that wrinkle easily or that can become uncomfortable.
For detailed and free interview dress advice go to
http://www.best-job-interview.com/dress-for-an-interview.html |
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